LIBRARY SERVICES
Your Library is no longer simply shelves of books. The growing
demand for learning, fact finding and entertainment has produced numerous
innovations and services.
BACK ISSUES OF THE Fenelon Falls Gazette...are being processed
on microfiche. With the Library's microfiche viewing machine, you'll be
able to read stories published in the Gazette as far back as the first
issue in 1874.
8MM and 16MM HOME MOVIE PROJECTORS, along with the screen, films
can be borrowed. Besides home movies, there are scores of instructional
film covering sports, hobbies, marine biology, psychology, travel and endless
other subjects. Family movies are also available.
TALKING BOOKS TOO... especially for people with poor vision or
whose eyes tire quickly. Fiction and non-fiction, often read by actors
who make stories more exciting. Play-back machines may be borrowed.
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN SERVICE...if the book you want is not in our
collection talk to the librarian. She may be able too locate a copy through
out inter-library loan service.
WIDE SELECTION OF LARGE TYPE BOOKS...The number of titles grows
monthly. Big black print makes reading easier. Less tiring on eyes. Fiction
and nonfiction by successful authors.
VIDEO CASSETTES AVAILABLE... an interesting variety of educational
subjects such as psychology, biology, as well as those covering theatre,
the arts and allied subjects. Relax, listen and learn.
LOCAL FAMILY HISTORIES... Besides many books on local history
of the area, there are dozens of family histories of folks who have lived
here for years. There are manuscripts, letters and taped interviews. Fascinating
for their descendants and for researchers.
VERTICAL FILE OF CLIPPINGS... This is an up-to-date collection
of recent stories and articles clipped from a number of current newspapers
and magazines.
REFERENCE WORKS FOR LOOKER-UPPERS... This is the first place
to come when seeking factual information. Here you can find foreign dictionaries,
where our native people came from, what products Brazil imports or other
quickly needed facts. Encyclopedias and other reference works are on hand.
RETIREMENT HOME DELIVERY SERVICES... seniors in special care
homes may call the Librarian and have reading material delivered and picked
up later.
BOOKS THAT TALK TO YOUNG ONES... Talking books at several language
levels are available. An excellent way to introduce young folk to the fascinating
world of books. Plenty of regualr books for children who prefer to read.
SUMMER READING CLUB... for children. Storytime, films, "Guess
how many jellybeans" contest, lucky draws and a party at the end of the
summer.
WHERE STUDENTS CAN FIND ANSWERS... besides the regular books
on shelves, many reference books that students will find most useful are
available. There are bound back issues of National Geographic Magazine,
Encyclopedia Brittanica and among other reference works, a Youth Encyclopedia
to help with studies and research... Special assistance is available on
research projects.